The World Bank is making a number of leadership changes at the top as the institution bows to increasing pressure to reform and more effectively address mounting development and climate challenges, which Devex is the first to report.
Anna Bjerde, who has led the bank’s work in Europe and Central Asia, was named new managing director of operations, replacing Axel van Trotsenburg, who has been promoted to senior managing director effective April 3.
Bjerde anticipates being part of shareholder conversations about the newly released “evolution road map,” and will be in charge of implementing any changes that result, particularly those relating to the bank’s operating model.